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Welcome to the VIM Chattanooga web site!

Volunteers in Medicine, Chattanooga, Inc. (VIM Chattanooga) is a primary care medical clinic which opened in May, 2005. It provides medical services to financially eligible individuals and families of Hamilton County who otherwise have no access to health care. The clinic is located in the 5900 Building at Eastgate and is based on a model established by former Chattanoogan, Dr. Jack McConnell in Hilton Head, SC.


News of Interest



   Band-Aid Banquet a huge success. The Second Annual Volunteers in Medicine Band-Aid Banquet was truly an outstanding event, with over 300 guests gathered to hear speaker Randy Smith and patient testimonials. Over $33,000 was raised for the Clinic. read more..


   Clinic receives Community Service Award.   The Volunteers in Medicine Clinic was recognized by the Tennessee Medical Association with a community service award on April 4, 2009. Read full article


   A new Legacy Brochure is now available, offering unique opportunities to make a difference in the community through gifts to the Clinic. For a more readily printable format, click here.

   If you wish to make a donation, here is a handy form that can be used. Just complete the form and return it to the Clinic with the address provided.

   The 2009 Randy Smith Golf Tournament was a great success. Check out this short video for a report on the happenings. Our thanks to the sponsors and participants.  

   "Miracles --- Not Just at Christmas"   Click on Article


   Updated Patient Brochure available. For a concise, printable summary of services, click here.


   Here is a WISH LIST of items needed by the clinic. Click here to see our current needs.. Clinic Wish List


   Volunteers in Medicine featured in HealthScope magazine! Per Nancy Franks, “My husband and I went to see Dr. McConnell’s clinic to nominate him for a national award, not to start a clinic.” Click here to read this remarkable story of faith and commitment which marked the beginnings of VIM.  chattanoogahealthscopearticle 


   A new video is now available describing the activities of the clinic. Click on the VIM Chattanooga story to see it.


  Operating statistics for 4 1/2 years (through October 2009) are now available.

 
                      “I was sick and you cared for me.... Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me -- you did it to me.”
~ Jesus of Nazareth